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"Hedgehog Conservation Technology Reveals New Insights into How These Animals Hear and Survive "
#Hedgehogs #Animals

Hedgehog Conservation Technology Reveals New Insights into How These Animals Hear and Survive    | Happy Eco News
Hedgehog conservation technology helps scientists understand how noise impacts hedgehog survival and guides practical solutions to protect habitats, reduce sound pollution, and improve conservation efforts in urban and rural environments.

"Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free"
#Somerset #Animals #Birds

Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasis

"Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time"
#Birds #Australia #Animals

Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time
A deadly strain of avian influenza, H5N1, that has killed millions of wild and domestic birds and mammals across the globe, has for the first time reached Australia’s shores. Australian authorities confirmed that two migratory seabirds, a brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) and a northern giant petrel (Macronectes halli), have both tested positive for H5N1, a […]

"First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years"
#Africa #Dogs #Animals

First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years
Four African wild dogs were recently spotted in Kasungu National Park in Malawi, making it the first confirmation of the endangered species in the park in more than a decade. The wild dogs appear to have travelled hundreds of kilometers from a park in eastern Zambia to reach Kasungu. Matthew Becker, chief executive of the […]

Urge the Government to Take Action for Animals! #animals

Urge the Government to Take Action for Animals! - PETA UK
The UK’s new Labour government is in place, and we must press newly elected ministers to take action for animals.

"Researchers have been following this rare 'ghost dog' species for 23 years to better learn how to protect it"
#Animals #Dog

Trail cameras spot rare 'ghost dog' in the Amazon, one of the world's most elusive species
The short-eared dogs of the Amazon Basin are notoriously hard to spot in the wild, but new trail camera footage is shedding light on the endangered species.

"Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game"
#Orcas #Animals
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Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed

"Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn"
#Australia #SeaLion #Animals

Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups

"Wildlife" encounter recently when we were walking down from a local mountain.
I'm not really sure who found whome more interesting to be honest.
#goats #animals

"Rodent-killing baits threaten small wild cats and other wildlife"
#Animals #Wildlife
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Rodent-killing baits threaten small wild cats and other wildlife
Cat kills rodent. Cat eats rodent. Cat is exposed to potentially lethal rodenticides. That scenario is increasingly likely for many small wild cat species across the globe, and yet, only a handful of researchers are investigating this underrecognized conservation issue. Thus far, researchers confirmed that one wild cat population has declined from exposure to these […]

"Before tourists can see bonobos, trackers must earn their trust"
#Bonobos #Animals

Before tourists can see bonobos, trackers must earn their trust
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers and trackers are working to habituate a group of about 60 bonobos. The aim is to help the great apes accept a limited human presence, first for […]

"Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean"
#Mediterranean #Whales #Animals

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures

"Inside the global movement to build more wildlife overpasses: 'It's like the whole world is open to wildlife now'"
#Animals #Wildlife

Highway overpasses see a global boom: 'It's like the whole world is open to wildlife now'
Decades of research have proved that wildlife crossings, combined with roadside fences, prevent deadly collisions, protecting both animals and people.

"Wildlife" encounter recently when we were walking down from a local mountain.
I'm not really sure who found whome more interesting to be honest.
#goats #animals

"Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover"
#Whales #Animals

Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover
Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was close

"Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera"
#Kenya #Animals

Horned creature thought to have vanished spotted on trail camera for the first time in years
One of the conservationists working to protect the species called the sighting “huge news.”

"About 40M squirrels are killed by drivers each year. So this city created the world's first-ever 'squirrel bridge'"
#Squirrels #Animals

Washington state home to world's first 'squirrel bridges' for critters to cross the road
The city’s passion for protecting squirrels has even led to an annual “Squirrel Fest.”

"Scientists discovered a new species of horned lizard in Thailand. They named it after Rhaenyra's dragon in 'House of the Dragon'"
#Thailand #Animals #Lizards

New species of horned lizard named after Rhaenyra's dragon in 'House of the Dragon'
“House of the Dragon” may be on a two-year hiatus, but it is still making headlines — especially in the scientific community.

"Bird flu is here. Can we stop the spread?"
#Birds #BirdFlu #Animals

Bird flu is here. Can we stop the spread?
An ecologist explains how Australia can curb the spread of the H5N1 strain.

"Australia is working to catch 5,000 of the world's smallest penguins to vaccinate them against bird flu"
#Australia #Penguins #Animals

Australia working to catch 5,000 penguins, vaccinate them against bird flu
Capturing wildlife to vaccinate them is difficult, particularly because the bird flu vaccination requires they be caught twice, for two doses.

"Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings"
#Amazon #Animals
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Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings
For some of the world's rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.

"This photographer left trail cameras in a remote Kenyan forest for months. He uncovered a hidden 'wildlife highway'"
#Kenya #Animals #Wildlife

Trail cameras uncover hidden 'wildlife highway' in remote Kenyan forest
Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he found an oasis for all forest species.

"Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: 'We have watched and waited for this moment'"
#Orangutan #Animals

Endangered orangutan caught on camera using canopy bridge in world-first
A camera captured a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan using a specially built canopy bridge to cross a road in Sumatra.

"Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback From Climate Disaster in Turkiye (WATCH)"
#Turkey #Flamingos #Animals

Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback After Climate Disaster in Turkiye
In a conservation triumph, 5,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at Lake Tuz, a key breeding ground that had nearly dried up five years ago.

“Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear”
#Australia #Cars #Vehicles

A new car safety feature emits a 'kangaroo frequency' to deter wildlife crashes
Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.

"Researchers discover groundbreaking details about sea turtle migration patterns: 'Crucial to conservation'"
#Turtles #Animals

Florida researchers uncover groundbreaking insights into male sea turtle migration
The new research followed male sea turtles, which often do not get the same attention as female nesting turtles.

"Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for wildlife crossing deemed 'a lifeline' for mountain lions"
#Wildlife #Animals
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Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for Washington wildlife crossing
The I-5 wildlife crossing would bridge the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula.

"Conservationists celebrate birth of baby pancake tortoise, hope for one of the world's most endangered reptiles"
#Conservation #Animals #PancakeTortoise

Conservationists celebrate birth of baby pancake tortoise
The new hatchling, which will be named by the public, is the child of mother and father pancake tortoises Waffle and Maple.

"Honeybees make specialised ‘baby food’ to give larvae balanced diet, study says"
#Bees #Insects #Animals

"A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years"
#Pangolin #Animals
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A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years
All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”

"These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles"
#Turtles #Animals
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Knock down your sandcastles. Sea turtles will thank you
Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Here’s how to help.

"This national park site is training volunteers to become 'sea turtle nest sitters'"
#Turtles #Animals

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is training volunteers to become 'sea turtle nest sitters'
As turtle nesting season comes to a head, volunteers are needed to keep the endangered eggs safe.

"The bat that weighs the same as a teaspoon of salt – and the biologist who rediscovered it"
#Bats #Animals

"Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population"
#Orangutans #Animals

Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
15 years ago, conservationists began releasing rescued orangutans into a protected Sumatran forest—and today they are having babies.

"How women farmers are helping elephants and forests in a Sumatran national park"
#Women #Elephants #Animals

How women farmers are helping elephants and forests in a Sumatran national park
LUBUK KEMBANG BUNGA, Indonesia — Tesso Nilo National Park, located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, often makes headlines due to human-wildlife conflict — a byproduct of illegal encroachment and deforestation by oil palm plantations. However, there is a ray of hope, thanks to female farmers who live in a buffer zone of the national […]

"Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’"
#Birds #SocialMedia #Animals #Nature

Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’
Social media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world

"A win-win, animal crossings make roads safer for wildlife and people"
#Animals #Wildlife

A win-win, animal crossings make roads safer for wildlife and people
Worldwide, roads act as both death traps and barriers for wildlife, fragmenting the landscapes animals need to survive. However, ecologists and engineers are working to “reconnect the wild” through the strategic construction of wildlife crossings. As Mongabay contributor Ben Goldfarb reports, structures, including underpasses and massive overpasses paired with roadside fencing, have proved highly effective […]

"100 species on the brink get a $200m conservation lifeline"
#Conservation #Animals

100 species on the brink get a $200m conservation lifeline
Recovery projects for 100 critically endangered and extinct-in-the-wild species across the world are set to receive new funding under a conservation initiative announced Aug. 4. Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund, both U.S.-based environmental organizations, created the Phoenix Species Project and committed $100 million each, for a total of $200 million, to the project. The […]

"We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food"
#Hedgehogs #Animals #Plasic #Plastics

We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food
Many hedgehogs have become reliant on human-provided food.

"By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making"
#Turtles #Animals

By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were nearly wiped off the planet. Here’s what kept them from going extinct.

"This sea turtle was rescued with a missing flipper and a crushed shell. A special procedure saved his life"
#Turtles #Animals

This special 'vacuum' procedure saved a sea turtle's life after a boat propeller crushed its shell
Kraken, a green sea turtle, is in recovery after a harrowing boat strike in Abu Dhabi.

"Man saves otter strangled by fishing net using mouth-to-mouth CPR"
#Animals #Otter
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BC man saves otter strangled by fishing net using mouth-to-mouth CPR
The otter has made a full recovery and has been reunited with its family in the wild.

"Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Beavers #Animals

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December

"Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan"
#Pakistan #Animals #Pangolin

Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan
The endangered Indian pangolin, already devastated by the illegal wildlife trade, is facing another crisis in Pakistan, one of the four countries where it’s found: rapid habitat loss. Key habitats of the Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) have particularly disappeared in Pakistan’s rural, mountainous northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to new research, reports contributor Emma […]

"75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings rescued after crawling up a road in search of the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

Florida police rescue 75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings
Local officials are urging Florida residents to help keep beachfronts turtle-safe for nesting season.

"Research reveals honeybees use the same face-reading strategy as humans"
#Bees #Insects #Animals

Research reveals honeybees use the same face-reading strategy as humans | The Optimist Daily
Honeybees with brains of roughly one million neurons can learn and remember individual human faces with up to 90 percent accuracy.

"French Polynesia Protects Biodiverse Ocean Area Twice the Size of Arizona Teeming with Life"
#FrenchPolynesia #Biodiversity #Animals

French Polynesia Protects Biodiverse Ocean Area Twice the Size of Arizona Teeming with Life
30% of French Polynesia's waters— in total, an area twice the size of Texas—will be protected from all extractive activities.

"Researchers celebrate record leatherback sea turtle hatchling season"
#Turtles #Animals
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Endangered sea turtle hatchlings are having a record-breaking season in Florida
The endangered leatherback sea turtles are flocking to Palm Beach County for nesting season.

"Kayak guide interrupts tour in the Florida Keys to paddle out to a sea turtle in distress"
#Turtles #Animals
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Kayak guide pauses Florida Keys tour to save a sea turtle covered in tumors
Allison Calhoun was leading a tour in the Florida Keys when she got the call to help “a little guy” in need.

"Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia’s sea cucumbers"
#Australia #Animals #Oceans

Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia's sea cucumbers
Off the northwestern coast of Australia, in some of the world’s most pristine and diverse coral reefs, sea cucumbers are rapidly vanishing. Overall populations of these tubular, blobby animals declined by more than half from 2018 to 2023 in the Rowley Shoals, a remote Australian marine park, according to a recent survey. Some especially vulnerable […]

"New species of octopus — blue and the size of a golf ball — was just identified by scientists"
#Octopus #Animals
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A golf-ball sized blue octopus was found in the Galapagos. It's a new species
The sea creature is so small it could curl up in the palm of your hand.

"Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time"
#Nepal #Birds #Animals

They used to hunt birds for fun. Now, they lead Nepal's birdwatching, conservation efforts
Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

"How social media and parrotfish poop are protecting the Maldives"
#Maldives #SocialMedia #Animals

How social media and parrotfish poop are protecting the Maldives
It started six years ago when Shaha Hashim began seeing posts across social media: Vulnerable and protected species were being fished throughout the atoll islands of the Maldives, and some were even turning up in fish markets. This included animals like the giant clam (genus Tridacna), Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), and even species of parrotfish […]

"Trail cameras capture adorable sighting of first wild pine marten babies born in a century"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Trail cameras capture first wild pine marten babies born in the UK in a century
The new kits are the offspring of a group of endangered pine martens who were released into the wild in 2024 and 2025.

"100 Animals and Plants Just Got Some Much Needed Help"
#Animals #Plants
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Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

"Rhinos reintroduced to Indian park are breeding, but still need support"
#Rhinos #India #Animals

Rhinos reintroduced to Indian park are breeding, but still need support
Manas National Park in India’s Himalayan foothills was once home to some 100 Indian rhinos, almost all of which were wiped out by poaching by the late 1990s. After a campaign to reintroduce them, the population is growing and several calves have been born. But their recovery still needs active support, reports contributor Sneha Mahale […]

"Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees"
#Insects #Bees #Animals

"Rhino Reintroduction in Uganda Brings an Iconic Species Back to Kidepo Valley National Park After 43 Years"
#Uganda #Rhinos #Animals

Rhino Reintroduction in Uganda Brings an Iconic Species Back to Kidepo Valley National Park After 43 Years | Happy Eco News
The rhino reintroduction in Uganda ends more than four decades of absence, returning a keystone savannah species to one of East Africa's most ecologically intact national parks.

"Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees"
#Oregon #Animals #Bees

Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees
Oregon State was charged with developing a suite of educational materials to help inform private sector businesses and professionals.

"Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia killed 7% of world’s rarest great apes, study finds"
#Indonesia #Animals #Apes

"Pets can suffer heatstroke even when resting, UK vets warn"
#Animals #Pets #Heatwave

Pets being hit by heatstroke even when resting, say UK vets
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope

"A rare sea turtle was found 'lifeless' on a beach. Now, it's flying 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

Rare sea turtle flies 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean after being found 'lifeless' on a beach
The patient is named Crush, after the beloved “Finding Nemo” character.

"Long Lost African Bird Captured in Striking Photos"
#Africa #Birds #Animals
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Long Lost African Bird Captured in Striking Photos

"Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds"
#Animals #Farming #Livestock

Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says

"Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink"
#Animals #Environment

DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund just committed $200 million to support the recovery of 100 species facing extinction worldwide.

"Kazakhstan releases first tiger into the wild in 70 years"
#Kazakhstan #Tiger #Animals

Kazakhstan releases first tiger into the wild in 70 years
Kazakhstan has released its first tiger into the wild more than seven decades since the last confirmed sighting of the big cat in the country. On July 31, 2026, an adult female Amur tiger called Umit, which means “hope” in Kazakh, leapt from her cage on the back of a pickup truck, as she was […]

"Harbor seals abandon their pups when beach-goers get too close. These mom-shaped pillows help save the babies' lives"
#Seals #Animals

Harbor seals abandon their pups when people get too close. Mom-shaped pillows help save their lives
A wildlife rescue in the Pacific Northwest has found creative ways to rehab the abandoned pups.

"Scientists Unite on Wildlife’s Role in Climate Mitigation"
#Wildlife #Animals
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Scientists Unite on Wildlife's Role in Climate Mitigation | Happy Eco News
287 scientists endorsed the first Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate at UNFCCC talks in Bonn, calling for wildlife's role in climate mitigation to be formally recognized.

"This 'turtle-sniffing dog' searches miles of New York woods to save endangered species"
#Turtles #Animals #NewYork

'Turtle-sniffing dog' traverses NY woods to save endangered species
April, the 16-month-old Labrador retriever, is becoming a pro at finding the Eastern box turtle.

"Elephant Conservation in Kenya Helps Reunite Lost Calf with Her Family"
#Elephants #Kenya #Animals

Elephant Conservation in Kenya Helps Reunite Lost Calf with Her Family | Happy Eco News
Elephant conservation in Kenya received a powerful demonstration of the value of long-term research when scientists successfully reunited a lost four-month-old elephant calf with her family.

"Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits"
#Europe #Zoo #Animals

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
PRAGUE (AP) — Keepers at Prague Zoo used tons of ice on Thursday to give its animals some much-needed relief as yet another heat wave hit Europe. Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were rolling in the beds of ice cubes after entering their outside enclosure. The twins looked to have fun with the […]

"Two of Africa's rarest birds broke a dry spell after the dad finally stepped in to raise his eggs, a first in 95 years"
#Africa #Birds #Animals

Two endangered 'lovebirds' just broke a dry spell for their species, a first in 95 years
Two secretarybirds, John and Jolene, have welcomed five chicks for the first time in the zoo’s 95-year history.

"Fears of ‘catastrophic’ decline of giant Australian cuttlefish after only 44 counted in dive survey"
#Australia #Cuttlefish #Animals

Fears of ‘catastrophic’ decline of giant Australian cuttlefish after only 44 counted in dive survey
Calls for South Australian government to release official estimates for cuttlefish, which once numbered in hundreds of thousands in upper Spencer Gulf

"What the platypus can teach us about smarter conservation"
#Platypus #Animals #Conservation

What the platypus can teach us about smarter conservation
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. The platypus offers a useful lesson in conservation: before acting, it helps to know where the animal still lives, and where risks are growing. Australia’s best-known oddity is also difficult to count, reports contributor Paul Harvey for Mongabay. […]

"Rare Chinese pangolin found in a sacred community forest in Nepal"
#Nepal #Animals

Rare Chinese pangolin found in a sacred community forest in Nepal
Researchers in Nepal have confirmed a rare Chinese pangolin living in a small community forest considered sacred by locals, according to a recent study. It may also be the first video evidence of the pangolin in Nepal’s Sunsari district, researchers said.  The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List […]

"Finland creates clever new ‘moose crossings’ that reduce collisions in a dangerous area to zero"
#Finland #Animals #Moose

Finland creates clever new ‘moose crossings’ that reduce collisions in a dangerous area to zero
Finland is experimenting with new moose crossings to protect the wild animals and motorists from deadly collisions.

"The ‘ghost dog’ of the Amazon reveals the value of intact forests"
#Amazon #Animals

The ‘ghost dog’ of the Amazon reveals the value of intact forests
Over more than two decades, researchers have recorded "perro fantasma", or ghost dog, in Bolivia’s lowland Amazonian forests.

"Scientists discover some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses helping them navigate the world"
#Bees #Insects #Animals

New study: Some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses to help them navigate
Some animals are able to use iron-based magnetic compounds to detect and navigate via the Earth’s magnetic field, a sense called magnetoreception. Some bee species are among them.

"Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding"
#Africa #Whales #Animals

Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding
Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years, according to a newly published study. This could signal recovery of the marine mammals after being virtually eliminated from the area by commercial whaling in the 20th century, the study authors say. Scientists estimate around 350,000 Antarctic blue […]

"The fight to save Australia’s ‘incredibly captivating’ endangered spiny crayfish"
#Australia #Crayfish #Animals

"One of the world's rarest sea turtles was found stranded 5,000 miles from home. He's finally on his way back"
#Turtles #Animals

One of the world's rarest sea turtles, found stranded 5,000 miles from home, flies back to Texas
After two years, the critically endangered sea turtle is making his way back to the Gulf of Mexico.

"Toronto zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia"
#Kindia #Zoo #Animals

Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia
The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo said

"Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding"
#Africa #Fish #Animals

Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding
Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years, according to a newly published study. This could signal recovery of the marine mammals after being virtually eliminated from the area by commercial whaling in the 20th century, the study authors say. Scientists estimate around 350,000 Antarctic blue […]

"‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists"
#Dolphins #Animals

‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists
In one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents

"Since 2018, over 9,000 animals have crossed this wildlife bridge in Washington. Trail cameras just spotted its first bear"
#US #USA #America

Trail cameras spot bear using Washington wildlife overpass for the first time
Black bears are notoriously skittish when it comes to wildlife crossings, but one brave bear gave the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass wildlife bridge a try.

"Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows"
#Animals #Dolphins

"This giant snail is the size of a croissant. Conservationists are banding together to save it from extinction"
#Snail #Animals #Conservation

A croissant-sized snail is at the center of an urgent conservation effort
The Obô Giant Snail is just one of many vulnerable species worth protecting in the “Galapagos of Africa.”

"The World’s Rarest Great Ape Is Worse Off Than We Thought"
#Animals #Apes
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"Scottish gannet chick hunt blocked for first time in 400 years"
#Scotland #Animals #Birds

Scottish seabird hunt cancelled for first time in 400 years
NatureScot refuses licence for hunt on Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir in which up to 2,000 gannet chicks are killed

"Hawaiians set sea turtle hatchlings free on the 4th of July: 'It's Turtle Independence Day'"
#Hawaii #Turtles #Animals

Hawaiians set sea turtle hatchlings free on the 4th of July: 'It's Turtle Independence Day'
The program has been a staple for conservationists since 1989.

"Introduced fish thrive amid Kasmir’s freshwater habitat degradation"
#India #Fish #Animals

Introduced fish thrive amid Kasmir’s freshwater habitat degradation
Native fish in the lakes and rivers of India’s Kashmir Valley are under increasing pressure from pollution, habitat loss, dam construction and other human activities, a recent review finds. These same threats are also likely giving exotic fish introduced to these freshwater habitats an edge, researchers say. “Our indigenous fishes are becoming vulnerable, endangered and […]

"Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps"
#Animals #Environment

An endangered species took the blame for vanishing crops. Trail cameras told a different story
The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.

"Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species"
#Turtles #Animals
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Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific. Lucero is one of them.

"This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too"
#Animals #Environment

A San Antonio wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”

"See these ‘crusty green’ sea turtles after two months of rehabilitation: ‘The difference is remarkable’"
#Turtles #Animals

‘Crusty green’ sea turtles covered in barnacles get a 2-month spa treatment
Sir Barksalot, Shih Tzu, Cavalier, Boykin, and Rottweiler were all rescued sea turtles dubbed the “Crusty Greens."

"Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site"
#Owls #Animals #Wildlife

Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Heritage Site
New photos show owls and wildlife reclaiming an abandoned coal mine 50 years after it closed—a living example of nature’s rewilding.

"Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule"
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Elephants, leopards, and more use India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule
Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in India.

"Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'She’s unrecognizable now in the best way'"
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This sea turtle was covered head to toe in algae and barnacles. See her dramatic transformation
Chlorophyllis required over sixty days of rehabilitation after she was rescued from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier in Florida.

"Volunteers’ Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan"
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Volunteers' Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan
The mangrove land crab presents an ethical and ecological conundrum for citizens near Taijiang National Park during the migration season.

"A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. After an incredible 8-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean"
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A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in its tongue. He has a happy ending
Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle was on the verge of death when locals called the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Response Team.